Tim Hudson vs. Brian Sweeney — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Sweeney as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Hudson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 94), strikeout rate (K%+ 79 vs 51), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 93). Brian Sweeney held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 187 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tim Hudson.